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as in misrepresenting
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
the coach's message was so distorted after passing through so many people that it was unintelligible
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as in deforming
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
if you keep distorting your face like that, someday it's going to freeze in that position
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Recent Examples of distorting
Weil writes of attention as a way of engaging with the world without the distorting lens of the ego.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The orchid doubles in her view, the room around her distorting.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
Authorities will target transactions aimed at distorting the market and conduct field inspections this week to determine whether participants are engaging in speculative trading, Moon Jisung, deputy finance minister for international affairs, said in a statement.
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Hooyeon Kim,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
Criticizing DeSantis for distorting and ignoring key numbers in search of a political win is not overreach.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
These beams of light allow scientists to see how our planet's ever-changing atmosphere might be distorting incoming light, which is critical for accurately analyzing telescope observations.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
In a forthcoming paper, Miran will argue along with two Fed economists that recent software inflation has been artificially inflated by technical factors, distorting headline and core numbers.
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Matt Peterson,steve Liesman,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The orchid doubles in her view, the room around her distorting.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
Authorities will target transactions aimed at distorting the market and conduct field inspections this week to determine whether participants are engaging in speculative trading, Moon Jisung, deputy finance minister for international affairs, said in a statement.
—
Hooyeon Kim,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
Criticizing DeSantis for distorting and ignoring key numbers in search of a political win is not overreach.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
These beams of light allow scientists to see how our planet's ever-changing atmosphere might be distorting incoming light, which is critical for accurately analyzing telescope observations.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
In a forthcoming paper, Miran will argue along with two Fed economists that recent software inflation has been artificially inflated by technical factors, distorting headline and core numbers.
—
Matt Peterson,steve Liesman,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distorting
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Lawyers can face serious sanctions, including Florida Bar complaints, for citing nonexistent cases or misrepresenting prior rulings.
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At the same time, organizations can't assume every candidate is misrepresenting themselves simply because AI was involved somewhere in the process.
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When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
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Their atoms are held together by strong chemical bonds and arranged in a stable crystal structure that resists deforming, even at extreme temperatures.
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The way Adult Swim’s slate of low-fi, off-kilter programming managed to interrupt the monotony of 2000s cable TV, Friedland’s show follows a familiar format while subtly contorting it.
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But the same dystopian phenomenon is contorting the whole labor market.
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The breeze was screwing with the sound system, and the temperature dropped abruptly.
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America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently.
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Henry Bernard Montgomery, 38, was arraigned Monday afternoon on one count of third-degree killing/torturing animals and given a $20,000 bond with a GPS tether.
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In fact, the disease has been torturing humans for at least 5,500 years, according to a study published today in the journal Nature .
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Another great attempt by Cabral, another curling effort on a free kick, forced a remarkable save from Martínez to keep holding on to the one-goal lead.
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This five-in-one gadget is for all your hair-curling and smoothing needs.
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The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
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This prevents thermal shock, which can lead to warping.
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“Distorting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distorting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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